amused
Example Sentences
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The few protesters taunted the agents, who mostly amused themselves.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
His antics in recent days have been keeping crowds amused, including scratching against metal posts, and rolling into the water while asleep.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
My wife and some friends were amused by those choices, which I raved about, because in my daytime life I don’t often think about science, engineering or technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Still, I was surprised and slightly amused when Noah asked, in all seriousness, if I would like to go to a yoga class with him and then get dinner afterward.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
He looked up from his book, amused at our silence.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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